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Community Collective


 Markets Ontario is home to over 100 local makers, artists, and small businesses, creating a vibrant marketplace filled with handmade goods, vintage finds, home décor, clothing, and more. Located in the heart of downtown Bowmanville, our space was built to support local entrepreneurs and create a place where the community can gather, shop, and connect.

Alongside our vendor marketplace, Markets Ontario is also home to a small collective of food businesses. From coffee and fresh baked goods to street food and comfort favourites, these local kitchens bring even more life to the space.

Whether you're stopping in for a quick coffee, meeting friends for lunch, or spending the afternoon exploring our vendor market, there’s always something to discover here.

Address
62 King St West
Bowmanville, ON L1C 1R4


Parking
Metered parking is available Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM with parking free on weekends and statutory holidays. Our back parking lot off of Church St is always free for customers.

Hours

Roam Coffee & Nest Specialty Desserts:
Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 5pm
Friday: 7:30am - 7pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 7pm
Sunday: 8:30am - 5pm

Formosa Hut:
Sunday, Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday & Thursday: 12pm - 4:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm - 6pm

Talk of the Town:
Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday - Saturday: 11am - 9pm (closed from 3pm - 5pm)
Sunday: 11am - 5pm


ROAM COFFEE

Roam Coffee brings the art of Californian third-wave coffee to Durham Region, with a focus on quality, creativity, and sustainability in every cup. From expertly crafted espresso drinks to seasonal specialties, Roam is the perfect place to start your visit or take a break while exploring the market


NEST SPECIALTY DESSERTS

Nest Specialty Desserts offers a selection of freshly baked treats made with passion and quality ingredients. From classic favourites to creative seasonal desserts, each item is thoughtfully crafted and pairs perfectly with a coffee from Roam — or as a sweet treat while you wander the market.


FORMOSA HUT

Serving up traditional Taiwanese street food, Formosa Hut brings bold flavours and authentic recipes to Markets Ontario. Their menu features comforting favourites like soft, flavourful bao, handmade dumplings, and hearty veggie bowls — perfect for a delicious lunch while exploring the market.


TALK OF THE TOWN

Operating out of their revamped sea-can kitchen, Talk of the Town serves up comforting crowd favourites made fresh to order. Known for their crispy popcorn chicken & sandwiches, and popular trappy patty, it’s the perfect spot to grab something satisfying while spending time at the market.